The Republican's 2017 Reader Raves Awards Ceremony

HOLYOKE -- The results were in, and a good time was had by all at The Republican's 2017 Reader Raves Awards party Wednesday in the Paper City.

Readers of The Republican and MassLive weighed in on the best that Western Massachusetts has to offer, and the winners in nearly 100 categories showed up to accept their awards and have fun at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke.

The 2017 Reader Raves contest asked for recommendations ranging from best place to have a car repaired to where to hold a wedding reception. Readers picked the best bartender, friendliest cop and favorite on-air personalities.